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Dexfenfluramine Uses Used as part of a diet plan to help you lose weight. Storage Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. How To Use APPEARANCE: Capsule. Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Swallow the capsule whole. Do not break or chew it. Take the medicine with a meal. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Trouble breathing or feeling short of breath Swelling in your feet or lower legs Fast or irregular heartbeat Dizziness Chest pain Severe headache Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to dexfenfluramine or related medicines such as fenfluramine (Pondimin®) or amphetamines.You should not use dexfenfluramine if you have pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in your lungs).You should not use dexfenfluramine if you have taken a medicine called a MAO inhibitor (such as Nardil®, Marplan®, or Parnate®) within the past 14 days. These 2 medicines taken together or within 14 days of each other can cause dangerously high blood pressure or other serious side effects. Missed Dose Take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose. You should not use two doses at the same time. Drug Interactions Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have glaucoma or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. A rare side effect caused by dexfenfluramine is pulmonary hypertension, or high blood pressure in the lungs. Most people will not have this problem, but if you start to have trouble breathing or easily become short of breath, have chest pain, swelling in your feet or lower legs, or dizziness call your doctor right away. This is a very serious problem. Tell your doctor if you have symptoms such as a depressed mood, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, or anxiety after you stop taking the medicine. If you have taken this medicine for a long time, do not suddenly stop taking it. Talk to your doctor first. You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before you completely stop taking the medicine. This medicine may make you dizzy or sleepy Be careful if you are driving a car or using machinery. This medicine works best if you follow a low-calorie diet and exercise regularly. This medicine may cause false results in tests that check for drugs in urine. Before having your urine tested, talk to your doctor.

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